Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), also known as "open heart" and "bypass" surgery, restores blood flow to blocked arteries of the heart.
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), also known as "open heart" and "bypass" surgery, restores blood flow to blocked arteries of the heart.
Heart Attack Signs and Symptoms
There are typical (common) and atypical (unusual) signs and symptoms of heart attack, as well as acute (immediate) and chronic (long-term).
Heart Attack Risk Factors
A heart attack can happen to anyone, though taking the time to learn the risk factors can help you eliminate or reduce them.
Heart Attack, Questions for the Provider
You may already have a lot of questions in mind for your loved one's providers following a heart attack, but these may help.
Heart Attack Lifestyle Changes
About 1 in 5 people who have had a heart attack will be readmitted to the hospital for a second one within 5 years.
Heart Attack Diagnosis and Treatment
Heart attack diagnosis is confirmed by electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) and treatment is robust and rapid. Prepare yourself to avoid being overwhelmed.
Life After a Heart Attack
After a heart attack, without proper caution and changes, your loved one is at higher risk of another heart attack or other heart problems.
Heart Attack Causes and Prevention
80% of premature heart attacks, also known as a myocardial infarction (MI), are preventable, and you can help.
Stents vs. CABG for Heart Attack
There are two ways to clear blocked arteries that cause heart attacks - cardiac stent or coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).
Definition of Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
1 million myocardial infarctions (MI or heart attacks) occur annually in the U.S., and are the most common cause of heart failure worldwide.
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Knee Arthroplasty (Replacement) Benefits, Risks, and Complications
Knee arthroplasty (replacement) is common and even referred to as "routine" nowadays, though there are unique risks and complication to know.
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